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Jennifer Fondrevay keynote speaker

Jennifer Fondrevay

    • Founder and Chief Humanity Officer of Day1 Ready™
    • Expert in Mergers and Acquisitions
    • Managing through Disruption
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Speaker Fee 🛈

$15,000 - $20,000

Virtual Fee:

$10,000 - $15,000

Travels From

Arizona

M&A Whisperer, Jennifer Fondrevay, takes the stage

M&A Whisperer, Jennifer Fondrevay, takes the stage

Meeting Professionals International (short version)

Meeting Professionals International (short version)

Create Opportunity in an Uncertain World | Jennifer Fondrevay | TEDxWilmette

Create Opportunity in an Uncertain World | Jennifer Fondrevay | TEDxWilmette

Jennifer Fondrevay Speaker Biography


Jennifer J. Fondrevay is the field-tested Founder and Chief Humanity Officer of Day1 Ready™, the M&A whisperer for leaders who know "synergies" don't magically happen by themselves.

As a C-Suite executive navigating multibillion-dollar deals, Jennifer witnessed the consequences when leaders aren't equipped for uncertainty: it's not pretty. To arm future leaders, she wrote: "NOW WHAT? A Survivor's Guide for Thriving Through Mergers & Acquisitions", the manual for when your playbook gets thrown out the window.

Crowned #1 M&A Speaker by Leadership Research Institute, Jennifer contributes insights to Forbes, Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, and Inc. Her popular TEDx talk "Create Opportunity in an Uncertain World" established her as a leading voice on change management.

From Fortune 500 giants to scrappy startups, organizations worldwide trust Jennifer to guide transformations with practical frameworks—and refreshingly minimal corporate jargon—proving that leading through change doesn't have to be complicated.

Shine On: Show Your Value When Everything Changes

The Reality: When deals are announced, people at every level naturally wonder what will be valued in the new organization. Even top performers question whether their contributions will still matter when everything around them is shifting.

The Solution: Using her proven Three Rings of Value™ framework, Jennifer shows leaders what to expect during times of transition. Through her entertaining uncertainty roadmap—complete with Spotify playlists and characters like the Former Rock Star—Jennifer prepares leaders for what's ahead by focusing on what they can control: their Talent, Effort, and Attitude. From the C-suite to the frontline, leaders learn what's required to maintain their impact and continue thriving through inevitable change.

Who Benefits: Leaders at all levels who want to maintain their influence and continue driving results during M&A transitions.

For Leaders navigating a merger or acquisition

 

Quit Pivoting: Focus on Your Value, Not the Change

The Reality: Organizations are drowning in disruption without a playbook. The seemingly constant change and uncertainty is sapping people of energy. Leaders feel ill-equipped and exhausted from having to adapt, while employees question what will matter when the dust settles. If the dust ever will settle.

The Solution: Stop wasting precious energy reacting with every change. The answer lies in focusing on what you can control and getting clear on the value you offer. Using her proven Three Rings of Value™ framework, Jennifer teaches leaders how to anchor themselves and their teams in their distinctive contributions rather than burning out from pivoting. Just as Jennifer learned when a CEO famously called her "an exotic bird in mergers and acquisitions," when you understand the unique contributions you can make—the value you bring to any situation—you can know, own and show your value with confidence.

Who Benefits: Leaders tired of reactive leadership who want to anchor their teams with confident, forward-focused leadership

For leaders navigating ongoing change and uncertainty

 

What Audiences Can Expect

Tools and Takeaways

1. Master the Universal Change Playbook The common challenges every transition faces and how to prepare for them.

2. Develop the Three Critical Leadership Traits for Uncertainty The specific qualities required to guide teams through ambiguity and change.

3. Build Trust and Momentum from Day One Critical early actions that prevent talent loss and stalled progress.

4. Navigate the Human Side of Transformation Techniques for managing emotional impact, fear, and maintaining team productivity.

5. Empower Teams for Continuous Adaptation Tools to help employees thrive in constant change rather than just survive it.

 

WHAT YOUR LEADERS GAIN

• CLARITY - See past the uncertainty to focus on what matters

• COURAGE - Create possibilities and opportunities from disruption

• CONFIDENCE – Know, own and show your value regardless of circumstances

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